Online teaching requires technological know-how and creative pedagogical strategies in order to
deliver effective online instruction. A recent phenomenological study by Bailey and Card (2009)
reported that successful online instructors are the ones who are equipped with effective pedagogical
practices and technological know-how to improve the quality of online learning experiences.
Nevertheless, the idea of adopting innovative online technologies and pedagogy can be simultaneously
exciting and intimidating. Issues related to technology readiness with other personal